About us
The Brien Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that operates a network of comprehensive and integrated community mental health and substance abuse services in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Berkshire County is ideally located in the Berkshire Hills on the western edge of Massachusetts, and is just 2 ½ hours from both Boston and New York City and is thriving with business, as well as cultural and recreational amenities.
**We are currently accepting applications for Undergrad and Graduate Field Placements. Human Services Degrees including Social Work and Counseling Psychology are encouraged to apply!**
Career Opportunities – June 13, 2014
The following require a Bachelor’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:
Assistant Site Supervisor(s) – Child Crisis Stabilization Unit – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position assists the Site Supervisor and assists in the responsibility for site operations and Direct Care staff development, staff supervision and implementation of treatment plans. Experience working with children, preferably in crisis is required.
Crisis Triage Coordinator – Part-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position is responsible for triaging incoming calls, dispatching clinicians as needed, maintaining on-call schedules and providing additional support to the Acute Services staff.
Direct Care Specialist – Options for Youth Program – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position provides outreach to children, families and collateral contacts throughout the individual’s school, home and other community agencies. The DC Specialist supervises young persons-served in the day treatment (using a group-based model for intervention) and after school programs while participating in program planning, preparation and coverage of the program. Experience working with children may be substituted for preferred 4-year degree.
Intensive Care Coordinator I – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø Facilitate the development of the Care Planning Team (CPT) and convene and facilitate meetings with this team to develop a child and family-centered Individual Care Plan, and to develop a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the CPT, and to identify natural supports while assisting with system navigation, family advocacy and support.
Outreach Case Manager – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position provides case management for persons-served The Continuum under the Caring Together program. The Outreach Case Manager will coordinate and collaborate with youths, families, residential treatment providers, clinicians and others regarding treatment plan development, strategies for intervention and implementation. 4-year degree in a related-field is required.
Site Supervisor(s) – Community Services – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø These positions include responsibility for site operations and Recovery Facilitator staff development, staff supervision and implementation of treatment plans.
Wellness Specialist – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position provides wellness and recovery education, support and activities to individuals served. Activities include movement, nutrition, mindfulness and social health topics.
The following require a Master’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:
Child and Adolescent In-Home Therapist(s) – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø These individuals will work as part of a dynamic team, providing In-Home Behavioral Health Services. Also completing diagnostic mental health assessment and providing treatment for youth and caregivers on an outreach basis throughout Berkshire County.
Clinical Service Coordinator I or II – Caring Together Program – Part-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position provides mental health treatment and psychotherapy, case management, and treatment planning for youth and families receiving Caring Together services. Caring Together is a newly awarded contract that will provide a “Continuum” of community-based wraparound services that are designed to maintain youth within their homes and support families as their primary caregivers. Position requires independent license in social work or mental health counseling (LICSW or LMHC) OR eligibility and receipt of license within 6 months of eligibility date.
Clinicians (Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors) – Available in the following Divisions: Adult, Child and Adolescent Outpatient; Acute Services; Substance Use Disorders – Full and Part-Time and Fee-For-Service in all of Berkshire County
Ø These positions provide a full continuum of therapeutic and clinical services. These services are provided for children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings throughout Berkshire County and include risk assessment, crisis intervention, family support and psychotherapy. All clinicians must receive license in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling within 6 months of eligibility date. Emergency Services Clinicians do not require license eligibility.
Shifts Available:All clinician positions are weekdays and some may include Saturday, with the exception of Acute Services which is a 24/7 program, requiring nights, weekends and holidays.
Community Services Clinician (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts) – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø This position provides recovery services to adults within the Community-Based Flexible Supports Program in Central Berkshire County. All clinicians must receive license in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling within 6 months of eligibility date.
Shifts Available:Weekdays
Intensive Care Coordinator II – Full-Time in Pittsfield
Ø Facilitate the development of the Care Planning Team (CPT) and convene/facilitate meetings with the team to develop child and family-centered Individual Care Plan. Also develops a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the CPT, identifying natural supports while assisting with system navigation, family advocacy and support.
The following positions require a professional license or certification in the State of Massachusetts:
Registered Nurses AND/OR LPNs – Full and Part-Time and Per-Diem in Pittsfield and North Adams
Ø Provides psychiatric nursing care, i.e., assessment, medication, education and monitoring of medication regimes and supervision of the general healthcare of residential clients. Also provides supervision for residents while assisting in daily living activities.
Opportunities Include:
§ Per-Diem LPNs in Pittsfield (Acute Services and Respite)
§ Part-Time LPN in our Child Crisis Stabilization Unit in Pittsfield
– A pre-employment CORI and RMV background check are required
– AA/EOE
Join our team of 450+ in providing high quality support to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse to facilitate their recovery process and to gain independence in the community.
Benefits Include: Extraordinary leave time accrual, Health Insurance with an available Health Reimbursement Account; Dental; Vision; Disability and Life Insurance and Flexible Spending. Also, Competitive salary with supplemental “overflow” for outpatient clinician positions and free supervision towards licensure (where applicable).
A pre-employment CORI and RMV background check are required.
The Brien Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
The Brien Center
Human Resources Department or apply online at: www.briencenter.org
PO Box 4219
Pittsfield, MA 01202-4219